Ott,
Everything is relative. I am aware that you have gotten honorable mentions and are very proud of those as you should be. They are victories. If they have made you happy, that is fine for you. I have won a few contests myself one Nationwide and very influential. It was hollow for me but taught me a lot of things that I deal with today. I have many people I have worked with that are finalists on the Voice and American Idol. There are good things and bad things about it. But more than not, it is HOLLOW to them. It is all in what you make of it.
Most people are looking for more. And terrestrial radio is the mark that most people shoot for and nearly the most impossible goal there is. There is just very little space on Terrestrial radio. So you have to do what you can to make yourself happy. And people in this day and age who are looking for those "Big payoffs" are simply going to find most of this VERY HOLLOW.
The "Three's" on Terrestrial radio are correct. But it has to be played many more times than that and in many more markets than just one or two. Everyone shoots for those same goals. Most are going to end up short.
I can't do anything about that. People I work with find their own victories. Whether it is hearing a song of theirs on a local station. winning a contest, that gives them something, or just rising in the eyes and ears of their peers. All are victories. Most people who are coming into this business, are more often than not very dissapointed in the results.
My entire thrust of this post is to take your victories. Find your own niche. Enjoy the journey.
That is everything I am talking about. If you have found your own that is great. If it is not hollow for you, that is your experience. Good for you.
MAB
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